Window Style Series: The Benefits of Bow & Bay Windows

Posted: July 27, 2015

Renewal by Andersen® of Sacramento can install many types of windows in Sacramento, CA, in your home, but installing bay and bow windows is an especially effective way of remodeling your exterior and improving visual appeal – without paying tens of thousands for renovations. If you’re looking for a project that has long-reaching impact, getting bow and bay replacement windows could be a good option. We discuss the features and benefits of these windows and the reasons you should install them.

Bow Windows

Bow windows extend from the exterior wall of a home in a gently arching shape. These windows consist of four or more double-hung or casement windows. Because a bow window has more panes of glass and less supporting features between, it allows more light into a room than a bay window.

Bay Windows

Bay windows are composed of three window panels set at angles which extend outward from the exterior wall. They are generally installed at angles of 90, 135 or 150 degrees, so will often protrude further than a bow window. A bay window can be flanked with casement or single-hung windows for ventilation and additional light.

The Benefits of Bow & Bay Windows

Advantages of installing either of these styles for your home include:

Add value and visual interest to your home with the gracefully curved appearance.

Allow more light to enter due the large, multiple glass panes.

Improve your home’s ventilation with multiple operating windows.

Add a sense of spaciousness to a room.

Renewal by Andersen® of Sacramento provides a wide range of window styles that will suit your home. Aside from bow and bay windows, other window styles we offer include casement, picture and double-hung windows in Sacramento.

If you’re planning to improve the space, lighting and visual appeal of your home, a good option is to install bow and bay replacement windows from Renewal by Andersen. For more information on window styles and the benefits they can provide, feel free to give us a call today!